Mix contents of pouch with water in slow cooker. Stir until combined. Place meat and vegetables in sauce. Cover and cook on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 8 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.

Pressure Cooker:

Reduce water to 1/2 and mix contents of pouch in pressure cooker. Stir until combined then place meat and vegetables in sauce. Cook on high pressure for 40-43 minutes, or as directed by pressure cooker manufacturer .

Stove top:

Mix contents of pouch with water in large stock pot. Stir until combined. Place meat and vegetables in sauce. Bring mixture to a boil. reduce heat to simmer and cover , stirring occasionally, for about 2 hours or until vegetables are fork tender.